Israeli Arrested in Cyprus, Weapons and Drugs Seized at Jordanian Border

Cypriot authorities arrested an Israeli man, approximately 30 years old, at the port of Limassol after discovering a pistol magazine with 18 live rounds and a radio transmitter in his luggage. According to Cypriot reports, the suspect was preparing to leave the island with his wife on a cruise ship when port authorities found the ammunition during a luggage inspection. A court ordered his detention for three days pending investigation. The suspect reportedly claimed to be an Israeli soldier who forgot the military equipment in his bag before leaving Israel, stating he possessed it due to his military service. He is being investigated on suspicion of illegal possession and transport of ammunition and prohibited equipment.

In a separate incident, Israeli police announced the seizure of eight handguns and a large quantity of suspected hashish during two separate operations on the eastern border with Jordan, involving the Israeli military and border police. Following suspicious movement detection near the border, forces conducting sweeps found a hidden bag containing eight handguns of various types, including FN, Glock, and Taurus models, believed to be intended for smuggling into Israel. In another operation, forces discovered a bag with a large amount of suspected hashish, along with GPS devices and SIM cards. The seized items were transferred to forensic labs in the West Bank for further examination and investigation into the smuggling attempts and to identify those involved.